Fire Alarm, Intrusion and PA Systems Products, Supplies, Tools & Services

Ysleta Independent School District is soliciting proposals for the procurement of fire alarm, intrusion, and PA systems products, supplies, tools, and services under solicitation number 223004RFP-Informal. This is an ongoing solicitation with a response deadline of March 31, 2027, and a period of performance running from April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2027. Awards are made on an incremental basis to multiple vendors based on a best-value trade-off evaluation. The evaluation criteria include purchase price (40 points), vendor reputation and quality (25 points), ability to meet district needs and long-term cost (25 points), past performance with the district (3 points), and other relevant factors (7 points). The scope of work requires vendors to provide equipment and services for the installation, maintenance, and repair of facility structures, with a requirement for 24-hour emergency response for critical needs. Deliveries are made FOB destination to district receiving docks, with stock items due within three calendar days and non-stock items within seven calendar days after receipt of order. Vendors must adhere to strict packaging and marking requirements, including the use of warehouse part numbers on labels. The contract includes specific provisions regarding price adjustments, prohibiting increases during the first 12 months and requiring documentation for any increase exceeding 15 percent of the original contract value. Compliance with Texas Insurance Code Chapter 1811 and various state and federal laws, including the Buy America Act and the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, is mandatory.